The Arrival by Shaun Tan
by Sam Arnold-Boyd on Oct.11, 2008, under Graphic Novels, Multicultural Fiction, Real life, Staff Reviews
Who would like this book? Graphic novel fans, artists, history students and teachers would like this book, especially those studying emigration/immigration.
Why? This is a graphic novel about immigration from individuals’ different cultural perspectives, with illustrated hints of various ethnic/cultural symbols . There is a common fear of oppression, government, war, loss, survival, and yearning for family and belonging. It exemplifies interdependence by way of relation to new environs, shared confusion and learning experiences. The end notes provide a rare description of the variety of resources the author/illustrator used for the wonderfully drawn images. The Eugene Public Library has a copy of this in the young adult section.
Note from Sam: Our Cal Young Library has a copy also!
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